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Computer Organisation and Architecture

An Introduction

  • Textbook
  • © 1996

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Authors:
  1. B. S. Chalk

    1. School of Computing Information Systems and Mathematics, South Bank University, London, UK

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Part of the book series: Computer Science Series (COMPSS)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introduction

    • B. S. Chalk
    Pages 1-7

  3. Digital Logic Circuits

    • B. S. Chalk
    Pages 8-22

  4. Data Representation and Computer Arithmetic

    • B. S. Chalk
    Pages 23-39

  5. Fetching and Executing Instructions

    • B. S. Chalk
    Pages 40-54

  6. The Motorola MC68000

    • B. S. Chalk
    Pages 55-82

  7. Computer Memory

    • B. S. Chalk
    Pages 83-117

  8. Input-Output

    • B. S. Chalk
    Pages 118-136

  9. Operating Systems

    • B. S. Chalk
    Pages 137-155

  10. Reduced Instruction Set Computers

    • B. S. Chalk
    Pages 156-180

  11. Parallel Architectures

    • B. S. Chalk
    Pages 181-200

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 201-214
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About this book

This text is intended for students taking single semester units on computer systems, architecture and computer systems technology as part of an HND or undergraduate course. It describes and illustrates how the hardware and software components that go to make up the computer and its environment are organised and interconnected, thereby providing an efficient machine capable of carrying out an extensive range of tasks. The author takes a bottom-up approach, beginning with logic gates and data representation and culminating in an analysis of RISC processors and parallel architectures. Not more than a basic knowledge of computer programming is assumed. Throughout the text, self test questions are included; each chapter also contains exercises, a summary and suggestions for further reading.

Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Computing Information Systems and Mathematics, South Bank University, London, UK

    B. S. Chalk

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